The Puppies tour concerts faced a formal admission from the organizer in a recent discussion: Daily Storm reported that the cancellation of all spring 2024 shows is a topic currently under consideration. The plan to cancel every planned date is not yet a done deal, but conversation around a full tour halt has intensified in recent weeks.
The source noted that progress on this front is gradual. Rather than canceling a single event, the talks are aimed at potentially stopping the entire series of performances, a decision that would affect multiple cities and venues across the tour schedule.
A poster released on the Puppies’ VK page lists seven forthcoming performances: Tula on March 2, Yaroslavl on March 3, Krasnodar on April 19, Voronezh on April 20, Rostov on April 21, Stavropol on April 23, and Volgograd on April 24. At this stage, no official cancellations have been announced, and the latest post on the page remains dated January 7. The evolving situation underscores the uncertainty surrounding the segment of the tour that was set to travel through these cities, with anxious fans awaiting confirmation of whether any dates will be scrapped or rescheduled.
During a Christmas show, vocalist Maxim Tesli performed on stage with a sock covering his genitals. The incident drew immediate attention when the sock slipped and released the performer’s nudity to the audience. The moment provoked criticisms from social activists, including Vitaly Borodin, who accused the act of promoting LGBT propaganda, a topic that has heightened controversy given the Russian government’s stance on LGBT organizations. The Safe Internet Association, led by Mizulina, also weighed in, describing the act as inappropriate. The remarks came amid broader debates about artistic expression and public decency that have surrounded the band in recent years.
On January 9, Tesli underwent a court appearance related to claims that the performance violated public standards. Earlier reports indicated that he had been detained at Pulkovo Airport as authorities questioned his travel plans, with some outlets noting an intended flight to Kazakhstan. The sequence of events has added another layer of complexity to the band’s legal and public relations challenges as they navigate performance schedules and the expectations of various regulatory bodies.
The day before, sources indicated that the Puppies’ soloist had been summoned to the military enlistment office as part of routine procedures that intersect with broader political and social discussions affecting public figures in the country. The ongoing developments have kept fans and observers attentive to how the artist’s legal obligations and the band’s touring schedule will unfold in the near term.
Earlier reports noted that another policy change or precautionary measure had been considered for the artist in connection with public appearances. While the situation remained fluid, stakeholders continued to monitor the legal landscape, security considerations, and media coverage as they evaluated possible implications for future performances and the band’s artistic direction.